Gifts and Records Assistant - Full-time

Cornell College invites applications for a part-time gifts and records assistant within the Division of Alumni and College Advancement. This position is responsible for the integral areas of gift processing as it pertains to the fundraising goals of the division, to include: entering into database and reporting of all gifts and pledges received, and assuring accuracy and integrity through regular audits;reconciling donations received and performing timely transfers of funds to appropriate accounts;creating new donor records within the division's database;working closely with Business Services in regards to processes that affect both areas;assisting with constituent information updates, general record keeping updates, and other data assignments given as needed;completing documentation associated with matching gifts;assisting with distributing weekly reports and monthly pledge reminders;suggesting modifications to the donor processing workflow;developing and maintaining all training and internal procedure manuals for donor processing;assisting with securing and organizing legal donor intent documents per audit requirements. Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by its One Course At A Time curriculum, which allows students to learn at the speed of life with more opportunities for off-campus study, full-time internships, and research blocks. Academic immersion and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from 45 states and 18 foreign countries. External endorsements include selection as one of the Colleges That Change Lives, a U.S. News Top 100 liberal arts college, and a Fiske Guide to Colleges Best Buy. Founded in 1853, Cornell's picturesque hilltop campus contains a mix of historic and modern facilities, ranging from the majestic King Chapel to the newly renovated Thomas Commons. It is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community recognized by Frommer's as one of "America's Coolest Small Towns" and located in the heart of Iowa's Creative Corridor. Qualifications: High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred. One or more years of office experience or equivalent required, preferably in higher education. One or more years of fundraising software experience preferred but not required. Successful candidates should be highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy, possess good interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to take responsibility and work well as a team member, have the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously under minimal supervision, be capable of working independently within the scope of normal duties while adhering to deadline-oriented projects, be able to demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills, have a familiarity in the management of a large biographical and financial database, have an understanding of bookkeeping and office practices, and possess the ability to work with large sums of money and maintain confidentiality. This position will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed as received. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references through Cornell's online application system (https://cornellcollege.applicantpro.com/jobs/681990.html). Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke-free Air Act, participates in e-verify for verification of employment eligibility, and conducts background checks.Corridor Careers. Keywords: Records Technician, Location: Mount Vernon, IA - 52314